Indiana Department Of Child Services

Show off your years of service during #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek! React to this post with your corresponding years of service. 

To show appreciation for foster parents, Delaware and Ripley counties held special events for foster families to enjoy. Ripley County hosted a carnival-themed event and Delaware County had a movie night with pizza and popcorn. #FosterCareMonth

We laughed, danced, cried, honored, celebrated, remembered, and above all ... unveiled our Awaken journey. We made history at the Indiana Department Of Child Services today with the roll-out of a brand new mission and vision, and added a purpose statement to complete the "MVP" approach to servant leadership and public service as part of Public Service Recognition Week. This profound shift for the agency is designed to re-focus DCS on a purpose-driven mindset as we champion Indiana's future by protecting our most vulnerable. Our purpose statement is a call to action for every public servant on the team: "Ignite hope. Cultivate joy." I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to lead this team. The future of Indiana's child welfare system took a historic step forward today.

In honor of #FosterCareMonth, the Dekalb County DCS office delivered appreciation bags to foster parents in their community. Appreciation bags were put together through staff donations and included items such as family activities, food and other helpful supplies for families.

"Under Governor Braun's leadership, we are reinventing the foster care experience in Indiana. It begins in earnest today, aligned with the launch of Foster Care Appreciation Month at the Indiana Department Of Child Services. Here's the video message we released statewide: https://lnkd.in/g-dh_efq. People often ask about my vision for DCS. Well, here's my vision for Indiana foster care: when we get it right, every foster parent will genuinely feel like a critical partner whose role in the child welfare system is unmatched. And we'll have so many licensed foster parents who have opened their homes and their lives to our most vulnerable that every child who needs immediate placement will have just that." - DCS Director Adam Krupp

Every May, DCS makes it a priority to celebrate foster parents, letting them know their dedication and compassion toward Hoosier children never goes unnoticed or unappreciated. Read our full press release, which includes a special message from Gov. Mike Braun: https://lnkd.in/g-9utFdg. #FosterCareMonth

🌟 Congratulations to Jon Rogers on being named one of Government Technology's Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers for 2025! Your innovative spirit and dedication to advancing technology in government truly make a difference. Read about Jon's accomplishments at https://lnkd.in/gM7RQJSK. This recognition highlights your commitment to excellence. Jon joins former State CIO Tracy Barnes, MSL and Graig Lubsen from IOT, who have also been honored as Top 25 winners in the past few years. Jon is continuing his public service with the Indiana Department Of Child Services and driving meaningful change there. Here's to many more achievements ahead! 🎉 #Leadership #Innovation #GovernmentTechnology #Congratulations

It might be the last day of #ChildAbusePreventionMonth, but the work continues throughout the year. It's everyone's responsibility to prevent child abuse and neglect, and we encourage you to play your part in making sure Hoosier children are loved, supported, and above all, safe. 

🚨 Tickets are going fast – get your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/gtpF8xtC Join us for Breaking Down Barriers with Youth Engagement on May 14th and experience an unforgettable evening where you’ll learn how you can support older foster youth and help build a future where every young person has a voice.

Looking for a rewarding career that helps children and families? Join our team of family case managers! View all open positions at https://bit.ly/WorkForDCS. #NowHiring #hiring